Neil Gaiman and the sexual assault allegations

[vivdunstan]

I haven't posted about this publicly before. Mainly because I don't know what to say, and I'm still trying to process it. And I haven't felt that I can contribute to the discussion. Google it if you need to know more. Be warned the details are potentially highly triggering and distressing.

However at best I think there is a serious question mark over any perception of consent. Assuming consent in the circumstances described - hugely skewed in terms of age, power, and employer/employee relations, is highly questionable, and I think untenable. At worst it's potentially criminal sexual assault.

For now I am looking at his books and comics from a very wary distance. Including my recently personally signed and dedicated book.

I will be very surprised if one of his TV series continues, and am doubtful for the other two.

Just currently really disappointed.

Comments

[andrewducker]

Really disappointed sums it up for me too.

I don't feel the same way about it as I do with Rowling, who is out there actively raising hate against people. But I also wouldn't feel comfortable having him be on panels at conventione either.

[vivdunstan]

I've given away all my Rowling books. Happy to give them to charity if they can use them. She doesn't get any more money from them, and the charity does. My Gaiman books are still here, but getting a serious hard stare at times.